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RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST

RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST

Race Date

Oct 3, 2026

Location

Pooler, GA

The Experience

🏃‍♂️🌲 EASY TRAIL RACE & COMMUNITY RUN 🌲🏃‍♀️   Join us at beautiful Tom Triplett Park in Pooler, GA for a fun, beginner-friendly race experience supporting an incredible cause! Whether you’re a first-time runner, trail lover, walker, competitive racer, or family looking for a fun morning together — there’s a distance for YOU!   ✨ This event supports the Effingham Navigators Group, a nonprofit organization creating opportunities and community for individuals with special needs. 25% of all registrations are donated directly to the Effingham Navigators to help continue their mission and impact throughout our community. ✨   🌟 WHY RUN WITH US? 🌟   ✅ Beginner-friendly atmosphere   ✅ Family-friendly event   ✅ Scenic park views   ✅ Supportive volunteers & race staff   ✅ Great medals & race shirts   ✅ Encouraging environment for ALL fitness levels   🏁 RACE DISTANCES   👟 1 Mile Family Fun Run (Road Only)   🌲 5K Road & Trail (~50/50)   🌲 10K Trail   🌲 Half Marathon Trail   🏅 EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL — NO MATTER THE DISTANCE! 🏅   🏆 AWARDS   🥇 Overall Male & Female Winners for each timed distance   🥈 Age Group Awards in 5-year increments for the 5K, 10K & Half Marathon   🥚 ON-COURSE EGG HUNT! 🥚   Keep your eyes open while racing! Limited to 2 eggs per runner. Fun surprises may be hidden along the course! 👀   🎉 FAMILY FUN & KID ACTIVITIES 🎉   🐥 FREE baby chick photo opportunities with sign up   🎨 Crafts for kiddos   🛝 FREE Kid Zone access with sign up (per person)   👶 Childwatch available for runners   ⚠️ Note: Children must be registered for the Family Fun Run to stay in Childwatch during other race events.   🪾 COURSE EXPERIENCE 🪾   ✔️ Fully marked course   ✔️ Volunteer support throughout   ✔️ Easy-to-follow directions   ✔️ Loud cheers & positive energy   ✔️ Designed for both beginners and experienced runners   🎽 ALL 5K, 10K & HALF PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:   👕 Race T-Shirt   🏅 Custom Finisher Medal   ✨ Medal & shirt reveal coming in August!   ⚠️ Shirt quantities may become limited as race day approaches.   💼 VENDOR & BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE!   Interested in becoming a vendor or community partner?   📧 Email: Runforrestrun912@gmail.com   Come be part of an uplifting race experience while making a real impact in the special needs

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Start Time

7:45 AM

Start Location

100 Tom Triplett Road, Pooler, GA, 31322

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 81°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

65°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

79%

Humidity

Race Photos

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